State Rep. Harms won’t seek re-election this fall

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Posted Jul. 2, 2014 at 7:57 PM

Posted Jul. 2, 2014 at 7:57 PM

WATSEKA (AP) — A northeastern Illinois lawmaker is announcing plans to remove himself from the November ballot.

State Rep. Josh Harms is a Watseka Republican and a longtime teacher at Watseka Community High School. He released a statement this week citing a desire to return to teaching and be closer to his family.

Harms was first elected to represent the 106th District in 2012. It includes the eastern portion of Woodford County, including Eureka and part of Roanoke.

He calls his experience as a legislator “a tremendous experience” that he appreciates greatly.

Republican party officials are now tasked with choosing a replacement for Harms on the November ballot.

Harms says he’s confident the area will be well represented moving forward.